Flyers trim roster; loan Vecchione, Vorobyev to Phantoms

Training camp roster reduced as two preseason games remain

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have loaned forwards Mike Vecchione and Mikhail Vorobyev to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

Vecchione appeared in two preseason games for the Flyers, recording one goal on three shots as well as a plus-1 rating.

Vorobyev was recalled on Tuesday and appeared in the Flyers' 4-3 overtime win against the Rangers at the Wells Fargo Center. He appeared in 10:05 of ice time. Overall, he appeared in three preseason games recording a plus-1 rating and six shots on goal.

The Flyers training camp roster is now at 28 players.

The Flyers resume their training camp and preseason schedule when they take on the Boston Bruins on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center at 7 p.m. (CSN & 97.5 The Fanatic).